NOS will be recognised by employers as the clear, concise and consistent articulation of requirements for occupational competence and the knowledge and skills individuals need to develop to perform effectively and safely in the workplace.

Over the next two weeks, Foster Care Fortnight aims to raise the profile of fostering and the transformational power of fostercare.

Family Fostercare is supporting the #changeafuture campaign and strongly advise any potential foster carers to access a wealth of information supplied by the charitable organisation - The Fostering Network - and read the various quotes and stories of foster carers and placed children, to inspire you to take the plunge and apply to become a foster carer.

Fostering is a very demanding yet rewarding role and we at Family Fostercare are looking for foster families to carry on the fantastic work our current foster families are doing across the three regions we cover. If you would like to know more about what is required to become a foster carer, then please take a look at the 'About Fostering' link on this website or access the 'Appy to Foster' link and we'll send you out an information pack.

The Foster Care Network states - "We believe that foster care changes futures - the futures of fostered children and young people and the futures of the foster families who care for them."

It gives us great pleasure to let you all know that we are again supporting 'The Foster Care Network's - Foster Care Fortnight' in the hope that we can attract new foster familes for children and young people who are in need of positive support and care.

As you can see from our testimonial page, Family Fostercare has numerous quotes from carers, supported children, birth children and partnership agencies highlighting the support, advice, training and time that we offer them all to ensure that we meet our aim of being 'The foster agency with a family feel'.

So why not find out more about #changeafuture and if you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, get in touch with Family Fostercare.

Our young people in the West Midlands gathered to discuss with their carers and staff, different ways to communicate to form strong relationships followed by a thoroughly enjoyed few games of Laser Quest.

We had a very positive turn out from our carers, young people and staff during the half term, where we were able to gather for a fun and interactive Children’s Council.

We looked at topics such as body language and different forms of verbal communication. Healthy eating was also a hot topic with plenty of fruit provide during the session.

Individual gamming names were decided on with a rules and safety breifing conducted before taking part in Laser Quest. All the young people took part in both games, smiling and laughing between themselves interacting positively and showing good friendships with each other. A very successful few hours and eeryone had a smashing time.